1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Naperville, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Naperville, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $2,310 and +51% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Naperville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Naperville
Compare Naperville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville (this page) | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Naperville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Naperville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenville, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,910 | $-203 (-10%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 5.9 mi | $2,060 | $-53 (-3%) |
| Lisle, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,830 | $-283 (-13%) |
| Aurora, IL | 8 mi | $1,844 | $-269 (-13%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 8.3 mi | $1,900 | $-213 (-10%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 8.6 mi | $1,690 | $-423 (-20%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 9 mi | $2,050 | $-63 (-3%) |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 10.9 mi | $1,430 | $-683 (-32%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 10.9 mi | $1,840 | $-273 (-13%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 11.5 mi | $2,155 | +$42 (+2%) |
| Oswego, IL | 11.7 mi | $1,335 | $-778 (-37%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 11.9 mi | $1,670 | $-443 (-21%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Naperville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Naperville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Naperville, Illinois is $2,113 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $2,310.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Naperville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,520 ($7,043/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Naperville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Naperville's 1-bedroom median of $2,113 is +51% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Naperville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Naperville ranks #133 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Naperville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Warrenville ($1,910), Bolingbrook ($2,060), Lisle ($1,830).